Chemical/Environmental Engineer/Scientist - Entry Level - Oil & Gas Permitting and Compliance Focus

$65,000 - $80,000/Yr

Barr Engineering Co. - Denver, CO

Full-time - Entry Level

Denver, CO

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The person in this position will work on a variety of environmental consulting projects to support a fast-paced, industrial client base with an initial emphasis on the oil and gas industry. The position requires strong problem-solving ability and communication skills to develop solutions to meet client objectives, primarily for air program regulatory requirements. Projects may include compliance assistance, staff assistance at client offices, data entry in regulatory and emissions tracking systems, regulatory and technical analysis, solution development, report writing, regulatory negotiations, and working in the oil and gas industry for a long-term assignment. In fulfilling these duties, the position will interface with internal project teams, industry representatives, and regulatory staff. Key job activities may include mass balance calculations, emission inventories, evaluation and troubleshooting of new or existing systems, air quality permit applications and related documents, and providing regulatory assistance. On-site client support opportunities may require out-of-town travel. To be considered for this position, you must submit a resume and a cover letter.

Responsibilities

• Work on environmental consulting projects primarily for the oil and gas industry.
• Provide compliance assistance and staff support at client offices.
• Perform data entry in regulatory and emissions tracking systems.
• Conduct regulatory and technical analysis and develop solutions to meet client objectives.
• Write reports and assist in regulatory negotiations.
• Perform mass balance calculations and emission inventories.
• Evaluate and troubleshoot new or existing systems.
• Prepare air quality permit applications and related documents.
• Provide regulatory assistance and support to clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in chemical or environmental engineering or a related engineering or science degree.
• Internship or post-college professional experience in industry, an environmental agency, or environmental consulting.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and strong computer skills including the use of spreadsheets.
• Willingness to travel and adjust personal schedule to meet project needs.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.

Nice-to-haves

• Two or more years of post-college professional experience in industry, an environmental agency, or environmental consulting.
• Experience working with regulations and environmental permitting.
• High level of proficiency working in data systems and analyzing large sets of data.
• Project or task management skills.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in building working relationships across multi-dimensional teams.
• Aptitude for developing client relationships and business opportunities.

Benefits

• Professional development funding
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) participation
• Medical and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability and accidental death insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff.